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Are you absolutely sure about that? o_O:eek::D:p Just teasing beloved... But seriously, why would Jesus remove His own authority? Peace!

Hardly. Peter went to great lengths to show what this bath truly does for us. For this is no mere symbol, but actually accomplishes that which it signifies, by the power of the Holy Spirit. It is here, that we truly die with Christ and rise to new life in Him. It is here that we are truly...

Said no apostolic community ever... Well we could play change the words to whatever we please game or, We could consider that this IS a refrence not only to Jesus' baptism and crucifixtion, but perhaps to the Church taken from HIS side as the water and blood poured forth as well. Peace be...

Ah yes, another attempt to convince men they do not need the sacrament of Baptism. St Michael defend us! Christ is risen! Alleluia!

Some will see the failings of men, some will see the working of the Holy Spirit, guiding, guarding and correcting us. All depends on your pov i suppose.. Peace!

Hello amadeus, First, thank you for the attempt at peace making. Unfortunately, on this point, there can be no reconcilliation between @marks position and mine on this. One states that the new birth comes by the sacrament of baptism The other states that the new birth has no need of water...

Not at all. The ''way' is surprisingly simple: be reborn and united with Me.. And it is open to the simple as freely as to the wise... All are welcome to come to the wedding feast of the Lamb of God! Christ is risen! Alleluia!

Hello amadeus, Because the Truth matters. Jesus is the way and the truth and the life.. And thus it is a question of life or death. For 2000 years the Spirit and the bride have said 'come and receive the gift of living water' For 2000 years the Church has said that 'the way' begins with the...

Dear David, One does not have to assume. There is documented evidence of that same oral tradition being handed down. Further, we have 2 or 3 living witnesses to that oral tradition in Rome, in Alexandria, in Constantinople... You too! Are welcome to come to the wedding feast of the Lamb of...

I thought somebody won this already?:eek::D:p

In what way have I shut the door to him by my response? See my answer to @Helen regarding the desire of the heart... Peace!

No. My doctrine is not my own. It is demostrably the teaching of the Church for 2000 years. Peace be with you!

Already asked and answered: Peace!

Hello Helen, I love you and your big heart that wishes all men to be saved. I share that desire. What is the difference between one who wishes to be reconciled to God but is , due to circumstance, unable to recieve baptism, And one who, knowing that baptism is the means by which one is born...

And this is how we receive Him: Let the one who thirsts come forward, and the one who wants it receive the gift of life-giving water Peace!

?? Touchy one are you? What questions have I not answered? That post directly refuted your assertion that "Those who believe what they read in the Bible are not left in the dark." Because clearly they are unless they act on that belief and come to Him! Peace!

You search the scriptures, because you think you have eternal life through them; even they testify on my behalf. But you do not want to come to me to have life. Peace!

Nope, not wrong at all. Those who believe are indeed empowered to become children of God, Peter (said) to them, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the holy Spirit. Peace!

A bold claim. Demonstrate an apostolic community anywhere that teaches otherwise. Peace!

And for 2000 years the Church everywhere has taught that one is baptised into Jesus through the living waters (that is by water and Spirit) of the sacrament of baptism. That which is believed everywhere by all is part of the deposit of faith received from the apostles. Hardly. In every...